Immigration Attorney

A law firm in Orange, CA is seeking an experienced Immigration Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will manage their own caseload while collaborating with a supportive Immigration Team of Attorneys and legal assistants. The role involves representing clients in various immigration matters, preparing applications, and providing strategic legal counsel.

Duties:

• Report to the Sr. Associate Attorney and manage a caseload of immigration cases.
• Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings before the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals.
• Conduct intakes with detained individuals at detention centers.
• Prepare and file diverse immigration applications, including removal defense, family-based petitions, and humanitarian relief.
• Review and adjust immigration applications/packets as needed.
• Present immigration law updates and collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutorial offices, and community organizations.
• Consult with potential clients to develop strategic immigration plans and determine necessary legal strategies.
• Develop and prepare clients and witnesses for court and USCIS testimony.
• Provide legal analysis to identify potential benefits and outcomes for clients' cases.
• Draft and submit legal briefs for a variety of immigration matters.
• Maintain effective client communication and case management throughout the legal process.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law.
• 1-4 years of experience in Immigration Law.
• Experience with family-based petitions, humanitarian relief, EOIR, detained cases, and USCIS applications.
• Preferably bilingual in Spanish.
• Proficiency with case management software is preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and meet deadlines.
• Proven track record of advancing legal cases effectively.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience presenting complex immigration concepts and solutions to clients and authorities.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Catered lunches.
• Complimentary parking.
• Paid time off.
• Additional perks and benefits.